Pasta with Ham, Spinach and Mascarpone; Houdini Dog Recipe
Ingredients
- Pasta with Ham, Spinach and Mascarpone
- 10oz (300gr) ham, baked, deli style
- 6oz (175gr) spinach
- 3 green onions
- 1 clove garlic
- 4oz (125gr) cherry tomatoes, about 1 cup
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 125gr) chicken stock
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 cup pasta
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 502g | |
| Calories 1620 | |
| Calories from Fat 486 | 30% |
| Total Fat 54.53g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 24.8g | 99% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium 1067mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 230.32g | 61% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 36% |
| Sugars 12.88g | 9% |
| Protein 50.12g | 80% |
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